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Jordy Smith One Heat from History at Cloudbreak Showdown
Smith three heats away from 2nd South African WSL crown; Cloudbreak fires up Aug 27.
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Moss & McCaffray Dominate ECSC, Honor Lost Friend
Wilmington’s Owen Moss and Encinitas’ Ella McCaffray sealed Virginia Beach Pro wins with raw emotion and hurricane-boosted swell.
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Brad Ross's Brush With a Great White & The Bid to Run Olympic Surfing
A surfer thanks the universe after a shark takes a board-sized bite, while San Clemente backs USA Surfing in the race to rule LA28.
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Prince Harry Scores First Surf Ranch Barrel & Meghan Melts
Harry finally threads the Kelly Slater wave and Meghan beams “what a man.”
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Dragon Boards: Surfboards Painted with Chinese Myth & Meaning
Meet the Bali crew turning dragons into functional art that rips.
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Erin Swell Lights Up the Whole East Coast
From Martha’s Vineyard barrels to Jersey’s secret haunts, Hurricane Erin uncorks the whole coastline for surf-starved crews.
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Hurricane Erin Pumps XL Surf Across the East
From Cocoa Beach to Fenwick Island, surfers feast on storm-driven lines as lifeguards shut entire beaches.
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£5k Grant Seeks Next Surf Photo Legend
The Follow The Light grant returns—$5k, mentoring & festival glory up for grabs for shooters aged 18-26.
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Hurricane Erin Turns East Coast into a Photographer's Playground
From 20-foot giants in the Carolinas to double-overhead walls at Sebastian Inlet, Erin’s swell delivers a rare photo-op—but safety first.
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Black Head vs Saltwater B&S Bash Set for Aug 31
Longboard clubs clash in charity surf-off to raise funds for Great Lakes Women’s Shelter.
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Hurricane Erin Unleashes Powerful Surf & Floodwaters on Florida Beaches
Hurricane Erin's outer bands slam Florida coasts, bringing dangerous rip currents, beach closures, and impressive waves. Here's a look at the impacts and what to expect.
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RIP Daily Wavester: Dale Webster, Surf Legend, Dies at 76
Longtime Sonoma County resident Dale Webster, the world record holder for the most consecutive days surfing, has passed away at 76. Celebrate his incredible dedication to the ocean.
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